Opposition politicians in Hong Kong must finally bury their chances of gaining relevant political influence. The National People's Congress in Beijing is reforming the city's electoral law and closing "loopholes" for democratic decision-making.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Whether Mercedes, Dolce Gabbana, Ronald Reagan, or the K-pop stars of BTS – they have all been accused by Beijing of "hurting the feelings of the Chinese people". The accusation has become a popular political slogan and is used by Beijing to interfere in foreign affairs. However, those who hurt feelings can just as quickly become "time-honored friends of the Chinese people". Three state or business visits to Beijing are enough if one spares oneself vociferous criticism, as Angela Merkel's example proves.
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Chinese leaders are most likely already aware of the probable international consequences of pursuing an ultra-repressive course in Hong Kong. But by prosecuting 47 pro-democracy activists, President Xi Jinping is throwing down the gauntlet to a new US administration and its allies – and may be overplaying his hand.
Von Redaktion Table
2021 wird Chinas dritter Flugzeugträger vom Stapel laufen - er soll den modernsten US-Trägern ähnlich sein. Ob alle notwendigen Technologien zur Verfügung stehen ist allerdings fraglich. Auch hat Peking Pläne für weitere Flugzeugträger bereits vor einiger Zeit aus Kostengründen und Mangel an notwendigen Technologien auf Eis gelegt.
Von Redaktion Table
